Lord Nelson, Pontlottyn
Heol Evan Wynne, Pontlottyn CF81 9PQ
Please note: all information is subject to change.
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To apply for trade space at any of this year’s town centre events, please fill out the online application form.
For general event enquiries, please email events@caerphilly.gov.uk or call 01443 866390.
Music, food and fun – what more could you want to welcome in the Spring?
Come along to Ystrad Mynach town centre on Saturday 28th March for a good ol’ springtime celebration!
This event is completely FREE to attend!
This event is organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council and supported by Gelligaer Community Council.
Parking and Travel
Parking
Public parking, including disabled bays, will be available at:
- The Lewis School, CF82 7WW (free)
- Oakfield Street Car Park, CF82 7WX (pay-and-display)
- Tesco, CF82 7DP (free for 2 hours, limited to Tesco customers only)
- Lidl, CF82 8AA (free for 1.5 hours, limited to Lidl customers only)
Please ensure you check signage at each car park for full terms and conditions.
Train Services
Ystrad Mynach Train Station is a short walk from the event site and services passengers travelling to and from the following locations:
• Bargoed (approx. every 10-20 mins)
• Barry Island (approx. every 10-30 mins)
• Cardiff (approx. every 10-20 mins)
• Rhymney (approx. every 30-40 mins)
Please check the Transport for Wales website for train timetables.
Bus Services
For changes to bus routes on the day of the event, please see the Residents and Retailers Notice at the bottom of this page.
Bike Racks
Bike racks can be found at:
- Ystrad Mynach Library, CF82 7BB
- Bottom of Bedwlwyn Road, CF82 7AD
- Ystrad Mynach Train Station, CF82 7BQ
- Tesco, CF82 7DP
Entertainment Programme
Some of the entertainment and activities you’ll find at the Ystrad Mynach Food, Drink & Music Festival includes:
- Food and drink stalls
- Birds of prey with Falconry UK
- Face painting with Fab Faces
- Free children’s craft workshops with Creative Workshops for Children
- Funfair rides with South Wales Fun Days via Eddies Funfair for Hire
- Easter Bunny mascots
- Ystrad Mynach Library activities
and more!
Click here to see the full entertainment programme!
Stall List
30 trade stalls selling delicious food and drink! Enjoy delicious cakes, jams and chutneys and sample a tipple or two from the spirits and cider sellers! There will also be hot street food, from Spanish paella and tapas, Chinese dishes, loaded mac and cheese and polish 2ft smoked kielbasa sausages!
Click here to see the full stall list!
Music Programme
Area 1 – Siloh Square
| Time | Act |
| 10.00am – 10.45am | Millie Bushell – The SINGING Lessons |
| 11.00am – 11.45am | James Jones |
| 12.00pm – 12.45pm | Mark Watkin Price |
| 1.00pm – 1.45pm | The Melody Makers |
| 2.00pm – 2.45pm | Cefn Hengoed Ladies’ Choir |
| 3.00pm – 4.30pm | Russell Jones |
Area 2 – Bedwlwyn Road
| Time | Act |
| 10.00am – 10.45am | Ophelia Pearce |
| 11.00am – 11.45am | Mark Watkin Price |
| 12.00pm – 12.45pm | Huw James |
| 1.00pm – 1.45pm | Andrew Darby |
| 2.00pm – 2.45pm | Secret Postal Society Official |
| 3.00pm – 4.30pm | James Jones |
The Sensory Sanctuary
We know that crowds and lots of noise can be overwhelming for some people, so our Sensory Sanctuary will be available at our town centre events for those with autism and other neurodivergence needs, or anyone who needs to take a break.
At Ystrad Mynach Food, Drink & Music Festival, you’ll find the quiet space at Ystrad Mynach Library, CF81 8QR, between 9:30am and 1pm.
See an environmental checklist for events here.
Important Notice for Residents & Retailers – Caerphilly Council Spring Events 2026
This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
